What does ankle-biter mean?
Ankle-biter means (slang) A small child..
Ankle-biter
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(slang) A small child..
Definitions by Sense
- (slang) A small child.
- (slang) A small dog, especially a poorly-behaved one.
- (slang) A relatively minor, irritating problem or task.
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Synonyms for ankle-biter
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Word Forms
- ankle-biters
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